HMRC Compliance

Employment and Benefits

How pay, tax and benefits are reported for employees and directors in the 2026-27 tax year, with the SA102, P60, P45 and P11D worksheet forms, deadlines and filing notes.

Forms covered

FormDescription
SA102 Employment 2026Reports employment or directorship pay, tax, benefits and expenses in a Self Assessment return
P60 End of Year Certificate (2026-27)Year-end statement of pay and tax given to each employee
P45 Details of Employee Leaving WorkRecords pay and tax to date when an employee leaves
P11D WS1 Living Accommodation 2026-27Taxable value of living accommodation
P11D WS2 Car and Car Fuel Benefit 2026-27Company car and free private fuel benefit
P11D WS2b Car and Car Fuel Benefit under Optional Remuneration Arrangements 2026-27Car benefit where salary was given up for the car
P11D WS3 Vans Available for Private Use 2026-27Taxable benefit of a van available for private use
P11D WS4 Interest-Free and Low Interest Loans 2026-27Benefit of interest-free or low-interest loans
P11D WS5 Relocation Expenses 2026-27Taxable relocation costs above the £8,000 exemption
P11D WS6 Mileage Allowance Payments 2026-27Taxable excess of mileage allowance over approved rates

Key deadlines

  • P60: employers must issue by 31 May 2027.
  • P11D and P11D(b): must reach HMRC and employees by 6 July 2027.
  • Class 1A National Insurance: due by 22 July 2027 electronically, or 19 July by post.
  • SA100 with SA102: paper by 31 October 2027, online by 31 January 2028, with tax due 31 January 2028.

Filing notes

  • P11D worksheets aren’t sent to HMRC. Their results feed the P11D, so keep them for enquiries.
  • The SA102 needs a P60 or P45 for each employer, the PAYE reference and any P11D information.
  • The P45 has four parts. Parts 1A, 2 and 3 are given to the employee when they leave.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the SA102 used for?

Reporting income, benefits and expenses from employment or a directorship in a Self Assessment return.

Do I send the P11D worksheets to HMRC?

No. They’re for your records. Their figures go on the P11D.

What if I don’t have a P45 when starting a new job?

Your new employer uses a starter checklist and may apply an emergency tax code.

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